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Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated with DTc P0300, P0315, P0507, P1574 and/or P1621 Set and/or Cruise Control is Inoperative (Reprogram ECM with Updated Calibration)

Subject:Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated with DTC P0300, P0315, P0507, P1574, and/or P1621 Set and/or Cruise Control is Inoperative (Reprogram ECM with Updated Calibration)

Models:2005 Saturn ION Vehicles
with 2.2L 4-Cylinder Engine (VIN F - RPO L61)
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 5Z144106

Attention: Fixed Operations Manager and Technician


This bulletin is being updated to change the VIN Breakpoint. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-06-04-005A (Section 06 - Engine).


Condition

Some customers may comment that the Service Engine Soon telltale is illuminated and/or the cruise control is inoperative. DTCs P0300 "Misfire Detected" and/or P0315 "Crankshaft Variation Position Not Learned" and/or P0507 "Idle Speed Too High" and/or P1574 "Stop Lamp Switch Circuit" and/or P1621 "Control Module Long Term Memory Performance" may be set.

Cause

A battery voltage interruption, such as a low state of charge and/or a battery disconnect condition, may cause a memory loss in the ECM.

Correction

Reprogram the ECM with the appropriate calibration.

Service Procedure

    Important: Before installing the new ECM calibration, make sure the Saturn Service Stall (SSS) version is TIS 5.0 2005 or later.

    Important: While the ignition is OFF, apply the parking brake to disable the daytime running lights (DRLs) prior to starting the reprogramming procedures. On IONs equipped with "Auto Headlamp Feature," the headlamps must be turned off prior to programming.

    Important: Technician must select "Reprogram" option in order to reprogram the ECM.

  1. Reprogram the ECM with the appropriate calibration. Use the Saturn Service Stall System (SSS) software version 5.0 2005 or later data CD. Refer to "Service Programming System (SPS)" in the SSS User Guide or "Service Programming System (SPS)" in the Vehicle Control Systems section of SI or the 2005 ION Service Manual for reprogramming procedures.
  2. Verify that the condition has been repaired.
  3. If the condition is still present after reprogramming the ECM, refer to the appropriate section of the 2005 ION Service Manual for further diagnostic procedures.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

J6354

Powertrain Control Module Engine Reprogramming with SPS

Use Published Labor Operation Time